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a. Ratify and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board and the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a retroactive Agreement in an amount not to exceed $999,500 between the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB), the Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board (SCCWDB), and the San Benito County Workforce Development Board (SBCWDB) for provision of Regional Equity and Recovery Partnerships program and grant oversight services for the period from March 7, 2023 through October 31, 2025; and
b. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the MCWDB to sign up to three (3) amendments to the Agreement, subject to County Counsel review, so long as the amendments do not exceed 10% ($99,950) and do not substantially change the scope of work or terms of the Agreement
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors, in its role as the Chief Elected Official of the Monterey County local workforce development area:
a. Ratify and authorize the Executive Director of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board and the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a retroactive Agreement in an amount not to exceed $999,500 between the Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB), the Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board (SCCWDB), and the San Benito County Workforce Development Board (SBCWDB) for provision of Regional Equity and Recovery Partnerships program and grant oversight services for the period from March 7, 2023 through October 31, 2025; and
b. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of the MCWDB to sign up to three (3) amendments to the Agreement, subject to County Counsel review, so long as the amendments do not exceed 10% ($99,950) and do not substantially change the scope of work or terms of the Agreement
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 mandated the identification of planning and service delivery regions comprised of local workforce development areas, and in 2020, the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) designated the local workforce development boards (WDBs) of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties as the “North Central Coast Regional Planning Unit,” one of the 15 regional planning units within California. WIOA requires that regional planning units develop a regional plan, regional service delivery strategies, and regional administrative cost arrangements among its local areas.
MCWDB was designated by the CWDB as the fiscal agent for the North Central Coast Regional Planning Unit with the authority and obligation to administer regional grant coordination. The MCWDB’s Regional Equity and Recovery Partnerships (RERP) initiative is funded through a $1,150,000 State grant to support regional workforce development boards and community college partnerships and is intended to provide employment training for a variety of occupations.
If approved to be signed by the Chair, the $999,500 RERP Agreement with the regional WDBs will cover case management, training, supportive services, certifications, and administration for the period between March 7, 2023 and October 31, 2025. The Agreement was approved by MCWDB at is meeting of March 23, 2023.
As part of a separate agreement, MCWDB will provide an additional $80,000 for training administration services, at $20,000 each, to the four community colleges in the region: Cabrillo, Gavilan, Hartnell, and Monterey Peninsula community colleges. MCWDB will also retain a total of $70,500 for staff travel, regional meetings, and the services of the Regional Organizer.
MCWDB will additionally provide funding through a third RERP agreement for an amount not to exceed $189,000, at $4,500 per participant, to cover occupational training costs at Hartnell and Monterey Peninsula community colleges during the grant period.
RERP WDB Participant Goals: MCWDB SCCWDB SBCWDB TOTALS
Numbers to be Enrolled 49 49 23 121
Numbers to be Trained 42 32 16 90
RERP Amounts Allocated to WDBs: MCWDB SCCWDB SBCWDB TOTALS
Case Management @$3,500 ea. $171,500 $171,500 $ 80,500 $ 423,500
Training @ $4,500 ea. $189,000 $144,000 $ 72,000 $ 405,000
Supportive Services $ 6,400 $ 6,400 $ 3,200 $ 16,000
Certifications $ 18,665 $ 14,000 $ 7,335 $ 40,000
Administration Funds $ 97,365 $ 12,000 $ 5,635 $ 115,000
Subtotals: $482,930 $347,900 $168,670 $ 999,500
Staff Travel $ 1,500 $ 1,500
Regional Meetings $ 4,500 $ 4,500
Regional Organizer $ 64,500 $ 64,500
RERP Admin. Amount to be
Allocated to North Central Coast $ 80,000 $ 80,000
Region Community Colleges
Total RERP Allocations: $633,430 $347,900 $168,670 $1,150,000
Participants will be recruited from the following target populations:
§ English Language Learners
§ Out of School Youth
§ Immigrants
§ Homeless and Housing Insecure
§ Justice-Involved Individuals
§ First Generation College Students
§ Individuals with Disabilities
§ Low Income Households
§ Veterans
§ Dislocated Workers
The Board is also requested to authorize the MCWDB’s Executive Director to sign amendments to this Agreement of up to 10%, or $99,950. Amendments to re-allocate funds which exceed 10% will be separately brought to the Board of Supervisors, in its role as Chief Elected Official of the Monterey County local workforce area, for consideration.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Parties to the Regional Equity and Recovery Partnerships (RERP) Agreement with the regional WDBs were involved in its development. County Counsel reviewed the proposed Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
There is no impact on the County General Fund. RERP funds will be used to fund the Agreement with the Santa Cruz and San Benito County WDBs; they are budgeted in Fund 021, Appropriations Unit CAO030, Dept. 1050, Unit 8478.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Approval of the Agreement with the WDBs of Santa Cruz and San Benito counties will assist to prepare RERP program participants to obtain credentials and employment in regional growth sectors, supporting the following Strategic Initiatives:
√ Economic Development: Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
√ Administration: Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
√ Health and Human Services: Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
Prepared by: Elizabeth Kaylor, Management Analyst III, 5385
Approved by: Christopher Donnelly, Executive Director, 6644
ATTACHMENTS:
2023-25 RERP Agreement with San Benito County, and Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Boards